The Brothers of Charity, which provides services around the country for people with intellectual disabilities, has been ordered to review the salaries of 14 senior staff members whose pay scales range from €67,000 to €106,000.

The Irish Examiner begins the first day of a two-part investigation today in relation to the cutback in services for “our most vulnerable”.

SIPTU and a leading charity clashed last night over claims the charity was delaying giving permanent status to temporary staff with long service.